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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 513 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 513 and 240.86 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 513 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/513 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 513 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 123,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561.18/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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